In response to COVID-19, we are modifying some of our usual practice approaches to keep our staff, tamariki and communities safe.

Maintaining COVID-19 safe and aware practice

We have updated our guidance for Alert Level 2. Keep checking back for updates and new guidance, including our contact tracing requirements (PDF 133KB), guidance for holding tamariki and rangatahi related in-person meetings (PDF 203KB) and the planning tool for holding FGCs and hui person to person safely (PDF 168KB).

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Printed: 01/06/2020
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Family group conferencing

Family group conferencing supports the involvement of family/whānau and the wider family group in decision-making for tamariki. Where tamariki have offended, the victims are also included. Family groups conferences are guided by statutory functions.

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About family group conferencing

Family group conferencing is a family/whānau-led process to plan for how to address concerns about tamariki or rangatahi who are in need of care or protection or about offending by tamariki or rangatahi.
Confidentiality and the family group conference

A family group conference is a private and confidential meeting. All discussion and information shared during the conference is privileged.
Care and protection family group conference

At a care and protection family group conference, te tamaiti or rangatahi and their family/whānau come together to create their own solutions for the safety and wellbeing concerns, with support from Oranga Tamariki.
Youth justice family group conference

Youth justice family group conferences (YJ FGCs) are held when tamariki or rangatahi are alleged to have offended or once the charges have been proven. These are convened and facilitated by youth justice coordinators.

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